Our son has been a Marine for a tad over a year now, and as I
reflect upon this time, I’ve noticed a change in my way of viewing
my world. I have become more spiritual, filled with gratitude, less
driven to control situations and choosing to become more simplified
in the way I live my life.
Our son has been a Marine for a tad over a year now, and as I reflect upon this time, I’ve noticed a change in my way of viewing my world. I have become more spiritual, filled with gratitude, less driven to control situations and choosing to become more simplified in the way I live my life.
More ecocentric, not egocentric. An ecocentric ethic is based upon wholistic metaphysics in which you see the interconnectedness of everything. A change in one part, one person, will cause a ripple effect and this will cause a change in another person or part. Every parent whose child leaves the home feels this way, but it’s my humble opinion that in this time of war and conflict, those with a loved one in the military feel this tug a bit stronger.
It’s with deep gratitude to David Dworkin of the Holiday Inn Express for helping the 228th USMC birthday celebration to come to life. There were over 60 participants, four veterans from World War II and many different community organizations came together for the first time.
There is a push on to identify all of South Valey’s World War II vets, and to have them do an oral history through the “Stories of Service Project.” This is an intergenerational program which brings tech-savvy teens and adult volunteers together with a veteran to document war time experiences in the form of a three- to five-minute multimedia documentary.
This project is offered through the Digital Clubhouse Network and Bill Niven and I are coordinating efforts to ensure the stories are preserved. If you are a vet, or know of a vet or a teen or adult who would like to be part of this program, please contact me.
Want to be among the first to walk upon 35 acres land that has been almost untouched for close to 30 years? Then come to a meeting on Dec. 23 to help coordinate the opening and stewardship of the seven percolation ponds located at San Pedro and Hill.
The meeting will be held at 8 a.m., Dec. 23, at the Public Works Department, 100 Edes Ct., (between the Cosmo Avenue and Tennant/West Edmundson stoplights) Jan. 24 is the opening celebration date, and many community members, along with Santa Clara Valley Water District and our City have been in discussion for several years to make this a reality. What a gift to our community. Hats off to all those who lovingly negotiated this win – win situation. Give Virginia Halla a call at 782-6661 to volunteer.
Dec. 26 through Jan. 1 is a celebration of family, community and culture for African American and Pan Africans. Each day of the Kwanzaa celebration focuses on a different principle. These include unity, self determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith. May these days be filled with wonderful memories and miracles.
As we slowly move toward the end of this year and begin a new cycle, I wish you vibrant health, fulfillment of your most deeply cherished dreams, and success in all your endeavors. Albert Einstein said “Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.” I am learning every day what counts in my life. I wish the same for you.
Mary Ellen Salzano is a Realtor for Century 21 Premier. She lives in Morgan Hill with her husband and two children. She also is a library commissioner. Her columns, Sharing and Caring, are published the third Friday of the month.
